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(No Model.) 4 sheets-sheet 1y E. W. BLISS. GAN GRIMPING, AGIDING, AND` SOLDERING MACHINE.

l No. 307,086.

Patented Oct. 28, 1884.

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CAN 0R11\/ 11 11\TG., AGIDING, AND SOLDBRING MACHINE. No. 807,086. Patented Got. 28, 1884.

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(No Model.) 4 Sheets-Sheet 4. E. W. BLISS.

GAN GRIMPING, GIDING, AND SOLDERING MACHINE. No. 307,086. Patented I t. 28, 1884..

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ELIPIIALET XV, BLISS, OF-BROOKLYN, NEV YORK.

CAN CRHVIPING, ACIDING, -AND SOLDERING iVlACl-llNE.

EPECFICATQN forming part of Letters Patent No. 307,086, dated October 28, 1884.

Application filed February 2G, 1854.

` ot' the city of Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented a new and4 useful Improvement in Can Crimping, Aciding, and Soldering Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My improvement relates to an improved mechanism for crimping the end seams of circularsheet-metal cans, the mechanism for applying the acid to the crimped seam preparatory to soldering the seams, and the mechanism for soldering the crimped seam in a single continuons operation, by the means hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

Figure 1 is a front elevation of my combined lcrimping, aciding, and soldering machine,

combined and arranged for crimping, aciding,

and soldering the end seams of circular cans in a continuous operation. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of my improved crimping-machine,

showing a can in position between the centering and clamping disks, ready to have the end seam crimped. Fig. 3 is a side view of the headstock of the crimper and a partial section through line y y, Fig. 4. Fig. i is an end view ofthehead-stock, Fig. 3, omitting crimping-rolls, taken at line a: x of the last-named iigure. Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section of a centering and clamping disk for centering and clamping the end ofthe can when the seam is being crimped on the can-body, taken at line f: e, Fig. 3. Fig. (i represents an edge view of a crimping-roll. Fig. 7 is a longitudinal section of a centering and clamping disk to be used in supporting and centering the open end'ot' the cali-body when the iirst end is being crimped on the body, takenat line w 1o, Fig. 2. Fig. S is alongitudinal section ot' a centering and clamping disk to be used in centering and clamping the can-body when the second end seam is being crimped to the can-body, taken through same line as Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is alongitudinal section of a part of the can-body and end, showing the seam before it is crimped. Fig. 10 is the same view after the scam is crimped. Fig. l1 is a crosssection of the acidmachine, taken through line o o, Fig. 1. Fig. 12 is a plan view of the acid trough and the machine on which the cans roll. Fig. 13 is a cross-section of Fig.

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12, taken through line a u, with the acid-tank in the trough. Fig. 14 represents a longitudinal section of Fig. 12, through line t t. Fig. 15 is a cross-section through one of the grooves, taken at line s s, Fig. 12. Fig. 1G is a closssection of the soldering-machine through line o' r, Fig. 1. Fig. 17 represents a perspective view of the solder-'bed and back gage. Fig. 1S is asection of a part of the adjustable incline, taken at line q q, Fig. 19. Fig. 19 is a perspective of apart ofthe depressed incline, the solder-bed, back gage, belt-guard, and adj ustable cooling-chute, showing their relative positions. Fig. 2O represents a front view ot' an inclined bracket for supporting the adjustable belt carrying the sheave-arm. FiO. 21 is a side view of the same, showing the sheave in position and the mechanism for vertically adjusting the same. Fig. 22 represents a perspective view of a slide by means of which the vertical adjustment ofthe belt-carrying sheave is effected. Fig. 23 is a perspective view ot' adjustable arm or portion of the bracket by which the belt-carrying sheave is supported anda lateral adjustment is secured to more perfectly adjust the tension of the belt, and to carry the can out of the solder onto the coolingehute. Y

Having described my invention in reference to the figures illust-ratedin the accompanying drawings, I will now proceed to describe it by reference to the letters marked thereon, in which similar letters of reference refer to correspon din g parts throughout the several views.

A represents wallsof the furnace under the soldering-machine.

B represents the legs supporting the bed ot' the crimping and aciding machine.

C represents the bed of the crimping and aciding machine.

a represents an interinittently revolving centering and clamping disk attached to shaft c', having suit-able bearings on bed C, and held in place on the shaft by screw a2 Fig. 8, extended into a groove on the shaft, and adapted to revolve on the shaft when in contact with the can. rlhe shaft c has a reciprocating motion by means of the mechanism hereinafter described.

a? is a collar on shaft a', to receive the thrust of lever at.

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' is imparted to the shalt carrying the centering a5 represents an adj Listing-collar on shaft c, to adjust the outward motion of the shaft.

a represents a bell-crank lever pivoted to the bed at a", Fig. 2. j

aT is a connecting-rod attached to the long arm of the bell-crank c", and the opposite end of the connecting-rod is attached to treadle as, Fig. l., which is -pivoted to a leg under the :leiding-machine.

By the mechanism described a horizontal inward motion may be imparted to the shaft at the will ot' the operator. An outward motion and clamping disk by shaft. Y

' al", Fig. 7, is a centering and clampingdisk used in crimping the iirst end on the can-body.

b is a revolving centering and clamping disk, which centers, clamps, and revolves the ean body when the same is engaged by the operator when the seam is being crimped. rllhe disk is rigidly attached on the end ot" the shaft b', which is supported in suitable bearings in head-stock E. (Shown in Figs. 2 and 3.)

bL is a dri ving-pulley secured to shaft b.

'0 is a set-screw to adjust and take the cndthrust ol the shalt Z1',

L" represents a crimping-roll on shaft b, adapted to revolve-when brought in contact with the seam ot' revolving can.

71" is an adjustable sliding bearing for shaft b". The bearing is adjustable to accommodate different sizes ot' cans and to allow the vertical motion of the crimping-roll.

bl is an adj ustingserew, adjustable by nuts bs bs.

b, Fig. 3, is a sliding bearing for shaft bl, working in a slot in the head-stock.

Ilm-represents a pin, thc lower end resting on sliding bearing b", and the upper end resting under lever bu.

b, Fig. `rt, isa lever pivoted to the top of the headestock and resting on the upper end of pin bl". The opposite end ot' the lever is connected with i'readle ai by means oi' connecting-rod bl, Fig. ll rlhe crimpingroll is brought downward in contact with the seam on the revolving can by pressure on the treadle. An upward. motion is given to the roll when the pressure on the treadle is removed by spring b, Fig. l.

lf represents an adjustingscrew to regulate the pressure on the crimping-roll.

D is a can between the centering and clamping disks in position to have the end seam crimped.

c, Fig. 2, represents a section of an inclined chute attached to the bed in position to re ceive and carry the can under the belt of the acidinganachiiiie, when crimped and released from the centering and clamping disks. The frontend of this chute forms a support on which the can-body is placed bel'orc the same is centered and clamped between the disks, as

coiled spring a" on the shown in Fig. l. c', Figs. 12 and 14, represents an inclined l depressed way on which the cans roll. This incline rests on bed C, and is depressed in the longitudinal center to allow the end seam ot' a can tov dip in the acid.

c2 represents a groove at the bottom of the incline, for the reception ot acid or other fluid ilux.

e is a corrugated depression at the bottom ofthe incline,to prevent the acid or flux from getting on the can-body.

c cl represent grooves leading from groove e`l to the acid-lbuntain.

is a seltfeeding reservoir with a small aperture at the bottom constructed airtight when partly or wholly lilled with acid or liquid vtlux. The acid is sellteedin Then the supply in the grooves is reduced below the upper edge of the opening in the fountain, air is admitted and the acid is discharged, the same being retained and ted by atmospheric p`resssure.

c" represents the mouth of the acid fountain or reservoir.

c7 is a heating-chamber.

o8 represents the feeding or inlet pipes, and c the outlet-pipe. The same are provided to receive and discharge steam or hot water for heating the acid.

cl", Fig. ll, is an adjustable gage.

cl c, Figs. l and l1, represent adjusting screws.

ell c represent handwheels to work the adjustingscrews.

c 0" represent inclined brackets for carrying the belt supporting and driving sheaves.

c a vertically-adjustable bearing for carrying the driving sheave and pulley, held in place on the bracket by a clamp and bolt, c.

c15 represents the sheave,and el the drivingpulley, both attached to ashort shaft..

c1S c are screws for vertically adjusting the sheave and pulley, operated by hand-wheels Cl!) (1,11).

l'n Fig. Il, at" is an adjustable arm l'or vertically and laterally adjusting the shcave, held in place and adjustable in the same manner as at di", Fig. 20, as hereinafter more 'fully de scribed.

c?" represents a sheave running loosely on arm el" for supporting the beltf.

c represents a belt-guard secured to the bearings cH and d, and adjustable with them. rlhc adjustable arm may be changed to the opposite bracket and the driving sheave and pulley placed on either bracket without interfering with my invention.

E represents a can passing through the aciding-machine, andfrepresents the belt running` on the sheaves to roll the cans through the acid bath.

l represents the bed ot' the soldering-machine, and G represents a depression .Vorming the solder bath in the bed.

d is the back gage against which the ends ol' the cans roll when being soldered.

d is the adjustable depressed inclined way IOO of cans to dip into the molten solder when lrolling on the way or track with the ends against the back gage, d', when being soldered, and to carry the same, when soldered, out onto the cooling-chute.

d d3 represent adj usting-screws, operated by hand-wheels d* d", for horizontally adjusting the incline to regulate the dip of the seam in the solder. v

d5 is an adjustable gage for keeping the cans in position when being soldered.

d d represent adj listing-screws, operated by handwvheels d7 dl, for adjusting the gage di.

dS represents an inclined bracket for supporting one of the sheaves and the driving mechanism.

d", Fig. 6, is the vertically-adjustable bearing which carries the driving pulley and sheave.

Zw is a sheave attached rigidly to a short shaft, to the opposite end of which is attached the driving gear-wheel du. l

d is a pinion meshing with the gear-wheel (Zu.

d vis the driving-pulley by means of which power is transmitted t-o sheave d1", carrying one fold of the endless belt.

d, Fig. 16, is a driving-pulley by means of which power is transmitted by belt d, Fig. 1, to pulley el, Fig. l1, driving the belt of the leiding-machine.

e115, Fig. l, represents the belt.

- dl, Fig. l, is a clamp and bolt for clamping the adjustable bearing d to the bracket di.

d is an adj listing-screw, operated by handwheel d, for vertically adjusting the sheave and connecting mechanism.

d1 is an inclined bracket for supporting the vertically and laterally adjustable arm el, for adjusting the height and tension of the belt, and to extend the sheave carrying the'belt .a sufficient distance over the end of the incline to enable the belt to carry the cans out of the depressed portion of the inclined track onto theadjustable cooling-chute.

d2 is the vertically and laterally adjustable arm carrying the sheave d.

el, Fig. 22, represents a vertically-adjustable slide, to which arm di is attached. This slide moves in ways in the inclined bracket, and is held in place by a clamp and bolt, di. This slide is vertically adjustable by screw dll, operated by wheel dlg.

di represents an adj listing-screw by means of which the lateral adjustment of arm di" is se cured.

d al", Fig. 20, represent slots and boltholes for securing and adjusting arm di to the bracket.

d"VL represents a belt-guard secured to and adjustable with bearings d" and dit.

dA28 represents a screw for securing the beau ing for the sheave in the arm.

' c represents. aninclined bracket, to which an ad'ustable slide c carr 'infr rollers c2 and i l 5 7 D ci", are attached in such a manner as to revolve. Idler el carries the upper i'old of the belt, 'and idler e carries the lowest fold of the belt when the operator desires to remove the same from thevsolder bath Vor cans.

j" represents an endless friction-belt, running on sheaves dm and d, which rolls the cans through the solder bath out onto the adjustable cooling-chute.

F represents'a can in position to be dered.

q represents an inclined connecting-way, to guide and carry the cans from the discharge end of the aciding-inachine to the receiving end of the soldering-machine under the driv ing-belt.

H represents a tank with which pipes es and c are connected. This tank may be supplied with water. The pipe es, passing through the furnace, will thereby heat the water, creating a circulation, producing the required heat for the acid bath.

h is an adjustable inclined cooling-chute for guiding, conveying, and cooling the solder in the soldered seam, and is adjustable with incline di.

m m, Figs. 9 and l0, represent a section of a can-body, and m m sections of the heads, showing the seam in Fig. 9 before itis crimped, and in Fig. 10 after the seam is crimped.

Having described my invention in reference to the figures illustrated in the accompanying drawings and by the letters marked thereon, I will now proceed to describe its operation. Y

Power is applied to the driving-pulleys. The operator then places a can lwith the end or ends on the body on the gage formed by the forward end of chute c, between the centering and clamping disks. He then presses the treadle with his foot, bringing the centering and clamping disks in contact with the ends ofthe can, thereby revolving the same. By increased pressure on the treadle the crimping-roll is brought down upon the end sea-m of the revolving can, thereby crimping the same. The operator removes the pressure from the treadle as soon as the seani is sufficiently crimped. The can drops upon the inclined chute, and rolls down by its own gravity under the endless belt of the aeidingmachine, which rolls the same along the incline with the` end seam submerged in acid, out onto the inclined way, where the can by its own gravity rolls under the endless belt of the soldering-machine, which rolls the can along on the inclined way with the end seam submerged in molten solder. The can is rolled bythe endless belt of the soldering-machine onto the inclined eoolingchute, where the can rolls a sufiicient distance to cool the soldered seam. The cans, after having been once put through the machines to seam one end, are again put through to seam the opposite end.

What I claim 'as new,and desire to secure by Letters Patent, isf sol- ICO`

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l.. llnanaeiding-machinehavingadepressed which the cans roll; an acid bath at the botineline way on -which the cans roll, an' acid bath atthe bottom of the incline in which the end seams oi' the cans roll, one or more grooves to conduct the acid 'from the lountain to the bath, an automatically-feeding fountain to automaticalljfv feed the acid to the bath7 two or more inclined brackets tor carrying two or more adjustable sheaves, one or more laterallyadjustable arms for supporting and ai'ljusting the sheaves, one or more driving-sheaves, and an endless friction-belt moving on thesheaves, arranged and combined substantialljv as stated.

2. r)Ehe conibination, in an aciding-n'iachiue 'l'or applying heated acid to the end ot' circular cans, of a heating-chamber in Contact with an acid bath provided with an inlet and an out-v let pipe connected with a hot-Water tank for circulating the heated Water therein, i'or heating the acid7 combined and arranged as described.

3. In an organized machine for crimping, aciding, and soldering|` the ends of circular sheet-metal cans, the following combinations and elements: a reciprocating rotating, centering, and clamping disk; a rotating, centering, and clamping disk; an intermittinglyrevolving crimping-blame provided with suitable means `for closing the crimper-blade upon the end sea-m ot the circular. can when the seam is rotated as described, and to .release the can when the seam is crimped; a gage to support the can; an incline Wayto vreceive the can when crimped and con duct the same under the belt ol" the aciding-maehine; an incline on toni ot the incline, :into which the crimped seam of the can rolls; one or more grooves to conduct the acid from the fountain to the bath; an automatically -feeding fountain to automatically supply acid to the bath; two or more incline brackets for carrying and supporting' two or more adjustable sheaves; one or more laterally-adjustable arms for supporting and adjusting a sheave or sheaves; one or more driving-sheaves; an endless friction-belt moving on the sheaves to rotate the cans through the acid bath onto the incline Way; an incline on which the cans roll from the acid bath under the belt ol" the solderingmachine; a solder bath; an in eline u'ajfY on which the cans roll from the acid; a stationary back gage against which the ends ot' the cans rest when being soldered, with the end seam dipping in the molten solder; two or more inclined brackets i'or supporting two or more adjustable sheaves; two or more adjustable sheaves provided with means tor vertically adjusting the same; one or more adjustable arms for carrying one or more adj ustable sheaves for adjusting the belt; one or `more beltpropelling` sheaves to move the belt, and an endless friction-belt moving on the sheaves'to rotate the cans, combined and arranged as described, for the purposes stated.

ll'. W'. RUSS.

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